You might need the full 8 hours. I am sure they would do 6 hours if we ask.

If you do Sheep World. That is 3 hours, one hour each way and an hour at Sheep World. Great scenery on the way too, you will see the rolling green hills and many many sheep. These attractions are usually very well done in N.Z. so I am sure it will be worthwhile and you will really get to see some beautiful countryside and Orewa beach area.

Arataki is about 30 minutes from Auckland, this is the area the Donna did on her tour. Probably at least two hours for that area - would you say that was right Donna?.

You will need to stop for lunch another hour.

You have not seen the sights of Auckland city yet.

I know 8 hours is a LONG time. I find it hard to do an 8 hour tour and we have Orbit Restaurant that night as well.